A 2126 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands approved sites under Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.

This bill expands the Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program by allowing for-profit community mental health providers to be designated as "approved sites" under the program. Previously, only nonprofit, educational, or government-run facilities qualified, but this amendment explicitly includes for-profit entities. Eligible providers (such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers) who work at these approved sites can apply to have their qualifying student loans partially repaid, up to a $150,000 limit. The change directly affects behavioral healthcare professionals seeking loan repayment assistance and for-profit clinics aiming to recruit staff through this program.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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